Asparagus Dill Wraps

A simple and delicious appetizer for spring.

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Ingredients (Serves 8)

8 green asparagus spears
8 white asparagus spears
8 smoked salmon slices
8 Parma ham or prosciutto slices
1/4 cup light cream cheese
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill

Instructions

  1. Trim asparagus all to the same size. In a pot of salted boiling water, blanch asparagus for about 1 minute. Immerse immediately in cold water.
  2. Lay out slices of salmon and ham and spread cream cheese evenly across slices.
  3. Top with zest, dill and freshly ground pepper.
  4. Place 1 green asparagus in the centre of 4 salmon and 4 ham slices and roll snugly. Repeat with white asparagus and remaining salmon and ham slices. Refrigerate for one hour.

Nutritional information

Nutrients per wrap: 105 calories, 5 g fat, 13 g protein, 2 g carbs, 1 g fibre. Excellent source of vitamin D.

Recipe by Carolyn Zelt, Calgary
Photography by James Tse
Food Styling by david Grenier
Prop Styling by Lara McGraw